To those of us who are so inclined, is there anything better
than kicking back at the dock after a long, hot day on the
water and savoring that first swallow of a cold brew? This
month, we’ve collected beers that have nautical inspiration
behind them. It was a hardship assignment, let me tell you
— all that research and testing. But our editors were willing
to make the sacrifice for you, our dear readers. Let’s toast
to fair winds and following seas. ENJOY!

BY STACEY NEDROW-WIGMOREAMBER/RED ALES

ImperialRed Ale

Alaskan Brewing
Company, AK

Red ale
( 8.5% alcohol by
volume)

Hoppy, floral, fruity,
caramel, medium-bodied

Amber AltStyle Ale

Alaskan Brewing
Company, AK

Altbier ( 5.3%)
Malty, caramel,
toasty, earthy,
medium-bodied

PALE ALES

Dead RiseOld BaySummer Ale

Flying Dog, MD

Herbed/spiced beer
(Old Bay seasoning
added; 5.6%)

Hoppy, citrusy, spicy,
medium-bodied

Available May through September in Mid-Atlantic FUN FACT Proceeds benefit True
Blue, a program that advocates on behalf
of Chesapeake Bay’s approximately 5,500
watermen.